Is there Eternal Life in Judaism?

[vooks]

Lest we get lost in semantics,

An attempted definition of Judaism;

The religion of the Jewish people (II Macc. ii. 21, viii. 1, xiv. 38; Gal. i. 13 =

, Esth. R. iii. 7; comp.

, Esth. viii. 17); their system of beliefs and doctrines, rites and customs, as presented in their sacred literature and developed under the influence of the various civilizations with which they have come in contact, widening out into a world-religion affecting many nations and creeds. In reality the name "Judaism" should refer only to the religion of the people of Judea, that is, of the tribe of Judah, the name "Yehudi" (hence "Judean," "Jew") originally designating a member of that tribe. In the course of time, however, the term "Judaism" was applied to the entire Jewish history.

Definition.
A clear and concise definition of Judaism is very difficult to give, for the reason that it is not a religion pure and simple based upon accepted creeds, like Christianity or Buddhism, but is one inseparably connected with the Jewish nation as the depository and guardian of the truths held by it for mankind. Furthermore, it is as a law, or system of laws, given by God on Sinai that Judaism is chiefly represented in Scripture and tradition, the religious doctrines being only implicitly or occasionally stated; wherefore it is frequently asserted that Judaism is a theocracy (Josephus, "Contra Ap." ii. 16), a religious legislation for the Jewish people, but not a religion. The fact is that Judaism is too large and comprehensive a force in history to be defined by a single term or encompassed from one point of view.

http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/articles/9028-judaism

By Judaism I mean subscription to Hebrew Scriptures (commonly known as Old Testament ) in their entirety WITHOUT acknowledging Jesus of Nazareth as the promised Messiah.

What happens to such a believer should they die in that state? Do they live or perish eternally?

Please vote and include a brief rationale for your response.

 

[Pastor_Bob]

Eternal life is not to be found in any religion. Eternal life may only be found in a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.

That being said, I believe someone can read the Old Testament and can be given enough light by the Holy Spirit of God to be able to recognize their need of salvation.

Every sacrifice, every feast, every ceremonial observance pointed to the Redeemer. If a man responds to the little bit of light that he received, I believe God will give him more light and ultimately, he will respond to the light and be saved.

Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

 

[vooks]

Eternal life is not to be found in any religion. Eternal life may only be found in a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.

When you think about it and are honest enough, 'relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ' is a BELIEF, a religious belief. Unless you redefined the term 'religion'

That being said, I believe someone can read the Old Testament and can be given enough light by the Holy Spirit of God to be able to recognize their need of salvation.

Step 1. OT can afford the reader and practitioner thereof 'recognition of their need Of salvation'

Every sacrifice, every feast, every ceremonial observance pointed to the Redeemer. If a man responds to the little bit of light that he received, I believe God will give him more light and ultimately, he will respond to the light and be saved.

Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

So what, among the Judaists some are saved?

 

[vooks]

This is a relatively simple question, no idea why some are avoiding it

 

[annsni]

The entire Old Testament points to the need for a Savior. It is the story of history, God's faithfulness and His love for his people. However, salvation is not found in judaism because there is one key part of the story missing in their narrative: Jesus Christ. Salvation is found in no other name.

 

[vooks]

The entire Old Testament points to the need for a Savior. It is the story of history, God's faithfulness and His love for his people. However, salvation is not found in judaism because there is one key part of the story missing in their narrative: Jesus Christ. Salvation is found in no other name.

Very true. So can we say a Judaist minus Christ will perish?

 

[ReformedBaptist]

I voted no because Jesus is eternal life. Those who do not have the Son do not have the Father either. This is what the Apostle John taught in 1 John. Our Lord also told the Jews "Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins."

There is no salvation outside of Jesus.